Today’s Headlines for Tuesday, January 2
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9:00 AM CST on January 2, 2018
- Metropolitan Planning Council’s “Proudest Moments” of 2017
- Cyclist Clarence D. Walton, 49, Fatally Struck by Metra Train in South Shore (CBS)
- The Tribune’s Map of Chicago Ghost Bikes Has Been Updated
- Why Didn’t Police Didn’t Publicize Search for Assailant in Red Line Pushing Case? (Tribune)
- Tribune Looks at Upcoming Fare Hikes and Road Projects
- Someone Shot a Window on a Blue Line Train Near Western/Armitage (ABC)
- Damaged Tracks Caused Delays on Blue Line Near Montrose (NBC)
- “Repair Roads and Bridges” Makes Sun-Times Wish List for 2018
- Cyclists on New Year’s Ride Rescue a Senior Walking in -2 Degrees With No Coat (Chainlink)
- Firm Specializing in Ride-Share Injury Cases Offered to Pay for Trips on NYE (Tribune)
- Bike Biz Talks With SRAM About Company’s History, Future Plans
- Oboi Reed and John Participate in America Walks Webinar on Criminal Justice and Walkability 1/18
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In addition to editing Streetsblog Chicago, John has written about transportation and more for many other local and national publications. A Chicagoan since 1989, he enjoys exploring the city and region on foot, bike, bus, and train.
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